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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

admonished

/ədˈmɑnɪʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does admonished mean?

verb

Past tense of advise, warn or reprimand someone for doing something wrong or foolish. To express disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior.

Example

"The teacher admonished the student for cheating on the exam."

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